Sterile Processing Optimization Insights

FAQs

FAQ: How Crucial is Sterile Processing to Patient Safety & Surgical Outcomes?

Why is the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) essential to patient safety and surgical outcomes? The SPD is responsible for sterilizing and preparing instruments, which directly impacts infection control. Proper sterilization can reduce hospital-acquired infection rates.…

Surgical DirectionsAugust 27, 2025

Press Release

Surgical Directions’ 2025 Insights: Transformative Strategies for Healthcare Leaders

CHICAGO, IL – January 29, 2025 – As hospital leaders prepare for the challenges of 2025, Surgical Directions unveils five insights gleaned from our work with health system clients in 2024. These insights are intended…

Surgical DirectionsJanuary 29, 2025

Implement Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Section (ERACS) for Healthier, Happier Moms

Podcast Video

Scrub In Ep. 4 | Future of Healthcare: Trends in Finance, Workforce, Cybersecurity, AI, and Health

On this episode of Scrub In, Leslie Basham, President and CEO discusses the five areas impacting hospitals and health systems nationwide in 2024 and provides tips and insights on how to manage them.

Leslie BashamSeptember 18, 2024

Podcast Video

Scrub In Podcast Ep. 1 | Building Volume and Value Transforming Surgical Services

On this episode of Scrub In, the Surgical Directions team sits down with Sarah Bush Lincoln’s CFO, Dennis Pluard, VP Surgical Services, Colt Guthridge, to discuss how a successful perioperative implementation improved their volume a…

Dr. Tom BlascoSeptember 18, 2024

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Sterile Processing Improvement Strategies

How did one hospital enhance its Sterile Processing (SP) department to implement change and improve long-term service delivery? Read our latest case study.

Surgical DirectionsAugust 20, 2024

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3 Steps to Implement Sterile Processing Improvements

Explore a pathway to achieve improvement in your Sterile Processing (SP) department. Read how we put these process steps into action in this white paper.

Surgical DirectionsAugust 12, 2024

Case Study

Elevate Excellence: Boston Children’s World-Class Sterile Processing Evolution

Introduction Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) recognized a need to modernize their Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Their goal was to revolutionize SPD to be a world-class model that other institutions would be able to emulate. With…

Henry TomasuoloApril 24, 2024

Press Release

Boston Children’s Hospital Named Client of the Year for Creating World-class Sterile Processing Department

CHICAGO, IL. – Boston Children's Hospital has been honored with the prestigious "Client of the Year" award by Surgical Directions, recognizing the hospital's exceptional achievements in revolutionizing its Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This accolade celebrates…

Surgical DirectionsApril 2, 2024

Video

Creating a Well-Run & Responsive Sterile Processing Department

This video demonstrates how early collaboration with Central Sterile Processing Optimization enhances instrument availability and efficiency.

Leslie BashamFebruary 19, 2024

Articles

Better Communication and Teamwork Improve Sterile Processing Efficiency

Enhance hospital efficiency through central sterile processing optimization. See how improving communication and teamwork can elevate overall hospital efficiency.

Surgical DirectionsJanuary 28, 2023

Sterile Processing Optimization